South Africa on Professional Negligence

Disclaimers In Action: How One Notice Changed The Outcome Of A Lawsuit

In a recent court case, the Johannesburg High Court delivered a judgment on 8 January 2025 pertaining to disclaimers. The case revolved around a delictual claim for damages by the plaintiff who sustained injuries.

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Balancing The Duty Of Care With Patient Autonomy: A Patient's Right To Refuse Medical Treatment

A recent judgment handed down by the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court (East London Circuit Court) highlighted the nuances of alleged medical negligence...

South Africa Healthcare

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

When Does The Clock Start Running For Wrongful Pregnancy Claims?

Rensburg and Another v Cilliers (1705/2021) [2024] ZAFSHC 290. In South Africa, the legal doctrine of prescription generally gives a creditor three years to recover a debt.

South Africa Litigation

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Oh Deer, Baby Reindeer: When Can You Say "This Is A True Story"?

Baby Reindeer, a popular Netflix show released in April 2024, tells the allegedly true story of Scottish comedian Richard Gadd being stalked by an older Scottish woman, Martha.

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Negligence vs Gross Negligence Dilemma In Insurance Claims: Eyebrow Raising Finding By The Ombudsman

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

Gauteng Deputy Judge President Critical Of The State Attorney's Handling Of A Case

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

The Ticking Clock Of Justice: Understanding Prescription In Medical Malpractice Claims

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Can A Firearms Dealer Store Firearms For Another Dealer?

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Court Reminds South African Police Of Their Legal Duties During A Strike

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

Lessons In Patient Care: Negligence And Accountability In The Gauteng Health System

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Should RAF Be Imposing A Requirement On Foreign Nationals To Produce Stamped Passports After Finalisation Of The Matter?

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Grave Risks For Lawyers Relying On ChatGPT!

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Negligence vs Recklessness

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

Festive Accidents & RAF Claims: Not Every Road Accident Loss Can Be Recovered From The RAF

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Reimagining Sustainable Development In African Mining: The Catalyst Approach

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

The National Minimum Wage For 2025, And Domestic Workers

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

Betrayal Of The Badge: SAPS Officer Dismissed For Shoplifting

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Meta's AI Training Under Fire: Copyright Infringement Allegations

South Africa IP

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ENS

Viewing The SARB's Exchange Control Revisions Through An IP Licensing Lens

South Africa IP

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

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